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Arendz, Wilkie lead Canada’s powerhouse Para nordic ski team into Paralympic Games
CALGARY — Decorated skiers Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie lead Canada’s Para nordic ski team…
Avi Lewis leads field in NDP leadership fundraising, followed by MP McPherson
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis has received the lion’s share of campaign donations…
Former Brazilian au pair testifies her ex-lover plotted to kill his wife, though lacks some details
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A former Brazilian au pair testified on Wednesday that she turned…
Whitecaps acquire midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish club
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired attacking midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish…
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flooded Minneapolis, Shane Mantz dug his…
RCMP gang squad arrests suspects, seize gun near Kelowna
“Thanks to a community member who took the time to report suspicious activity, our officers were able to respond quickly."
Economy stalled in November, may have contracted in Q4 amid manufacturing decline
OTTAWA — A beleaguered manufacturing sector was weighing on the economy heading into the end…
Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’…
Carney calls Trump’s U.S. Fed chair pick, Warsh, a ‘fantastic choice’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his seal of approval on U.S. President…
February’s full Snow Moon will shine all weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
Despite the name of the full moon, no snow is predicted to fall this weekend.
Canada’s Thompson takes bronze in ski cross World Cup tune-up ahead of Olympics
CANAZEI — Canada’s Marielle Thompson won bronze in the women’s ski cross Friday at a…
Second-generation liftie keeps the chairs turning at Big White
“It's a labour of love. We all still don't know what we want to be when we grow up. My dad's retired now, but he still doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up.”
Tolopilo shines in Canucks win but denied shutout due to concussion protocol
VANCOUVER — When is a shutout not a shutout? When both of a team’s goalies…
Richmond Spiders face the Davidson Wildcats on 4-game losing streak
Davidson Wildcats (12-8, 4-4 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (13-9, 3-6 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Saturday, 4:30…
Maple Leafs enter matchup against the Canucks on losing streak
Toronto Maple Leafs (24-21-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (18-31-5, in the Pacific…
Wagon-dragging B.C. islanders face weeks without vehicle bridge, knocked askew by tug
DELTA — When Abby Collier heard that the only bridge connecting Westham Island to Delta…
Experts say treason definition depends if you’re holding Criminal Code or dictionary
CALGARY — B.C. Premier David Eby made headlines Thursday by saying Alberta separatists reportedly meeting…
B.C. school trustee ‘terrified’ after police ordered her out of vehicle at gunpoint
Prince George, B.C., school trustee Erica McLean parked her vehicle to write an email on…
Shane Wright scores twice as Kraken extend win streak to 3 games with 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
SEATTLE (AP) — Shane Wright scored twice and the Seattle Kraken extended their winning streak…
Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player during Red Wings’ shootout loss to Capitals
DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in…
Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player during Red Wings’ shootout loss to Capitals
DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in…
Tolopilo makes 32 saves in Canucks’ 2-0 win over Ducks, but doesn’t get credit for shutout
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Nikita Tolopilo made 32 saves, Drew O’Connor opened the scoring…
Shane Wright scores twice as Kraken extend win streak to 3 games with 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
SEATTLE (AP) — Shane Wright scored two goals and the Seattle Kraken extended their winning…
Canucks top Ducks 2-0 thanks to late goals from O’Connor, Blueger
VANCOUVER — Drew O’Connor scored the go-ahead goal 10:18 into the third period as the…